The city says consolidating the offices at 39 Forest Ave. is “the most affordable long-term option to house and deliver social services.”
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Posted inPortland Forecaster
Council sends full Portland school budget to voters
A measure to reduce the school district’s tax request by $1.5 million was narrowly rejected.
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Posted inPortland Forecaster
Portland board to decide school start times next week
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends that teens should sleep 8 to 10 hours on a regular basis to promote optimal health.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Attempted recall of four SAD 51 board members fails
A petition drive failed to gather 1,505 signatures before the May 6 deadline/
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
Rides of Silence to memorialize bicycle, pedestrian fatalities
Group rides will be held next week in seven communities across Maine.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
150 homeless people sheltered in South Portland hotels, motels
The hotels and motels are being used during to relieve shelters in Portland and South Portland during pandemic.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
South Portland school librarian wins state title
Jennifer Stanbro, who runs the library at Skillin Elementary School, has been named 2021 School Librarian of the Year by the Maine Association of School Libraries.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Scarborough amends growth ordinance despite calls for delay
Residents told the town council the public didn’t have enough time to understand key changes, but a majority of the council thought they had discussed the matter long enough.
Posted inCoastal Journal
Community Day in Bath to kick off summer, celebrate support
Canceled last year due to the pandemic, organizers say they are excited to give residents a chance to get outside and have fun.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Brunswick free clinic needs staff to expand dental program
Oasis Free Clinics is trying to get its dental clinic back up to speed, but the pandemic and a lack of volunteers is making that difficult.